Driver Quality Cars

Four-Door Fun: 1964 Rambler American 440

Rambler! That’s a name that conjures up different takes on American Motor’s famous budget-minded automobiles. Some of those takes may be outright derision while others can be comical but many are views of admiration. Today’s find, a 1964 Rambler… more»

Boosted Performance: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

1979 saw a few exterior changes for the Pontiac Firebird, including a sleeker front end with the grilles moved down to help keep things cooler under the hood.  However, it wasn’t until the following year that some major engine… more»

BF Auction: 1946 International K1

Custom builds allow an owner to let their imagination off the leash. The finished product can sometimes be extraordinary, which is undoubtedly true with this 1946 International K1 Pickup. Created by the owner’s father as a labor of love… more»

Last-Year Removable Top – 1975 Chevrolet Blazer

This Chevy flies its ’70s flag high with shiny, “mostly original” orange paint, a contrasting white top, and fake wood grain panels. The 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Chatsworth, Georgia, may not be perfect, including some rocker rust and… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

We have a bucket list of classic cars we want to experience. Some because of how they look or perform, while others we want to see if what has been written about them over the years is really how… more»

500 Horsepower! 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

When your wife is not quite satisfied with her classic SUV, and you specialize in building high-horsepower vehicles, you might create something like this blinding red Jeep. Never intended as a show-quality build, the 1978 Jeep Wagoneer in Trappe,… more»

No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa

While we all tend to appreciate the beauty of a perfectly preserved, bone-stock example of a collector vehicle, the right tweaks can also make a vintage car or truck quite desirable. This 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa is a… more»

Rarity Costs: 1965 Mustang 2+2

The worth of the fastback body style (officially 2+2)—that’s what the sale of this 1965 Mustang is going to demonstrate. If it were a coupe, it would likely be in the $15K range. As a fastback, it’s worth considerably… more»

40k Original Miles: 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop

Hiding in this garage is a classic that is said to be well-known within the Oldsmobile community. This 1954 Super 88 Holiday Hardtop is an amazing survivor. It has a known ownership history and an incredible 40,000 genuine miles… more»

No Reserve: 1984 Jeep CJ-7

UPDATE 09/23/2024: Don’t you just love non-paying buyers? If you are the owner of this 1984 Jeep CJ-7, I’m sure that the answer to that question would be a resounding “no.” They thought they had secured a successful sale… more»

1997 Plymouth Prowler With 1,170 Genuine Miles!

The practice of vehicle manufacturers building concept vehicles isn’t as common as it once was, although a few occasionally break cover to entice potential buyers to their stands at motor shows. Few of these cars ever make the leap… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Ah, 1980. Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu made a splash on the big screen and the record charts, Moscow hosted the Olympic Games, and the world said goodbye to John Lennon and Steve McQueen. It was also the… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350

This 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. It’s a sad and sorry sight, with faded paint and plenty of visible rust. However, below the surface hides its healthy numbers-matching drivetrain,… more»

77k Original Miles: 1976 Datsun 280Z

Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers torn. What is the most appropriate course of action? Should such cars be treated to a faithful restoration, or is preservation a better option? Those are the questions facing the new owner of… more»

Grandma’s Car: 1995 Chevrolet Beretta

When the Beretta arrived at Chevy dealers in 1987, I really campaigned hard for my dad to buy one. He was due for a new car, and as a Ford man, it was a foregone conclusion that he would… more»

Aluminum Heads! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Normally, there would likely be no reason to cover, yet another, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette such as today’s Cleveland, Ohio discovery. We have reviewed a countless number of them here on BF so something would have to be pretty special… more»

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